How long has high speed telemetry been around?
A. The IntelliServ network is assembled by installing a shielded data communication wire in the interior of standard double shoulder drill string components. The technology is outlined in detail in the June 2005 Department of Energy (DOE) report “Very high-speed drill string communication network” by David Pixton (report # 41229R14) and available to the public. Even before the publication of key elements of the NOV IntelliServ system, there have been several efforts in the industry to develop such a network. Some of those date back to the 1930’s.
